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The University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union (USSU) is holding a By-Election for USSU President, and Members of Student Council. Voting begins at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 17, and ends at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 18, 2018. Results will be announced after the Election Committee ratifies the results and will also be available online.

USSU President Forum

October 16, 2018
12 pm
North Concourse, Place Riel

Campaigning begins October 15, 2018, candidate information will be available that day. Visit ussu.ca/elections for more information.

In collaboration with the U of S Office of Sustainability and the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market, the USSU is hosting the Campus Farmers’ Market in Place Riel today along with the Clothing Swap!
Visit the North Concourse today and check out the Market.

• Soap Cutts – Handmade soap
• AM’s Gluten-Free Goodness
• Veronica Santafe Troncoso – Ecuadorean
Gifts/Chocolates
• Those Girls at the Market – Chocolates
• Benlock Farms
• BeeRain Bakery
• Bon Jewelry Co.
• USSU Food Centre

The Horticulture Club will be out in the bowl selling pumpkins!

Clean out your closet, refresh your wardrobe, save money, and donate! The USSU will be hosting the popular clothing swap on October 12, 9am-2pm in the North Concourse, Place Riel.

Clothing can be dropped off at the USSU office in Place Riel leading up to the Clothing Swap.

For more information email vpstudentaffairs@ussu.ca

The USSU wants you to know that you are not alone! If you are struggling with your mental health and think you need support, come to the Mental Health Support Group held every Wednesday at 7pm in the USSU Help Centre, (located in room 105, Memorial Union Building).

You will meet, discuss and get to know others who have been dealing with mental health. The Mental Health Support Group is a safe space to open up and can provide different resources that may help you with your mental health.

It’s free, so come by!

For more information email helpcentre@ussu.ca

Do you enjoy politics and want to make a difference on campus? Do you feel your College, School, Institution or Group need a voice?

The USSU is looking for undergraduate students to become the 2018-2019 Members of Students’ Council and USSU President.

Member for Agriculture and Bioresources
Member for College of Arts & Science
Member for College of Dentistry
Member for Edwards School of Business
2 Members for Indigenous Students
Member for International Students
Member for College of Kinesiology
2 Members for College of Nursing
2 Members for St. Thomas More

October 2

MANDATORY Orientation Meeting for all undergraduate students who wish to run for Members of Student Council in the Roy Romanow Student Council Chamber, Room 110.3, Upper Place Riel at 4:00 pm. Chaired by the USSU General Manager. Nomination forms for Members of Student Council will be available at the Orientation Meeting.

October 2

MANDATORY Orientation Meeting for all undergraduate students who wish to run for President in the Roy Romanow Student Council Chamber, Room 110.3, Upper Place Riel at 4:30 pm. Chaired by the USSU General Manager. Nomination forms for Members of Student Council will be available at the Orientation Meeting.

For more information visit ussu.ca/elections

Flag Raising

Monday, September 24
Outside of Thorvaldson at 12:30
Opening ceremony to kickstart the week.

Valerie J. Korinek- Prairie Fairies Book Launch

Tuesday, September 25
Join Valerie J. Korinek at McNally Robinson Booksellers – Saskatoon for the launch of ‘Prairie Fairies: A History of Queer Communities and People in Western Canada, 1930-1985.’ This is a free, public launch co-presented in partnership with OUTSaskatoon and the University of Toronto Press!

Sharing Circle

Wednesday, September 26
Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre starting at 1:30pm
An open group for two-spirit identified people, their families, friends, and allies, regardless of age, race/ethnicity, gender, health status, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Join us for this facilitator guided Sharing Circle! In partnership with the Aboriginal Students’ Centre.

Drag Workshop

Thursday, September 27
Civil Engineering Lounge (Room 1A88) at 7:00pm-9:00pm
Learn how to do basic drag makeup from local performers in a safe and inclusive space! In partnership with Saskatoon Student Chapter – Canadian Society for Civil Engineers – CSCE

Dragpocalypse Drag Show

Friday, September 28
Louis Pub, doors open at 7:30pm and the show starts at 8:30pm.
Presale tickets can be purchased at the Pride Centre or in the Arts Tunnel during Queerapalooza. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. This is a 16+ event!

For more information email pridecentre@ussu.ca